Services

Dr. Ayvazian performs assessments in all areas of neuropsychological and psychological functioning, including:

Academic achievement

Attention and concentration

Auditory processing

Emotional/psychological functioning

Executive functioning

General cognitive functioning

Information processing speed

Learning

Memory

Motor skills and coordination

Sensory and perception

Speech and language functioning

Visuospatial functioning and perception

Dr. Ayvazian provides a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment that is tailored to the patient. Following the assessment process he provides detailed feedback of the test results and their practical implications. This is presented in a report that summarizes the test findings, gives diagnoses, makes treatment recommendations, offers guidance for family and caregivers, and provides referrals. With permission, results and recommendations can be shared with a patient’s treating physician, work or school personnel, or others who can benefit from the information to assist the patient.

Specifically, testing is used to assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses, detect the presence and degree of any cognitive deficits, and analyze any deficit pattern to suggest possible causation. Test findings are used to provide information about differential diagnosis, potential to benefit from certain medications, school or work restrictions, need for treatment such as cognitive training and or psychotherapy, and types of environmental modifications and/or behavior management.

The goal of a neuropsychological evaluation is to identify the areas in which a patient needs assistance now or in the future. This is a critical component to a complete and meaningful neuropsychological assessment. A complete neuropsychological assessment and feedback can lead to solving problems, overcoming weaknesses, and promoting a more effective and fulfilling lifestyle. It can result in a higher quality of life.

Dr. Ayvazian is trained and certified in the administration of the following neuropsychological tests:

This includes reading comprehension, written expression, and math concepts and applications

Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
Clock Drawing
IVA
Stroop
Trails A and B
WCST

Auditory Processing

This refers to a variety of disorders that affect the way the brain processes auditory
information. Individuals with this disorder usually have normal
structure and function of their outer, middle, and inner ear (peripheral
hearing). However, they cannot process the information they hear in the
same way others do.

Scan-C Test for Auditory Processing in Children
Scan-A Test for Auditory Processing in Adults

Executive functions

This includes ability to inhibition, paying attention, shifting from one task to another,
correcting errors, initiation, working memory, learning from one’s mistakes, planning and organizing, monitoring one’s performance, and emotional control.

General Cognitive Functioning

This includes ability to perform mental operations, problem solving, and applying information. It also assesses the ability to think abstractly, to organize information, to learn from trial and error, and to think abstractly.

Memory and Learning

Learning refers to the ability to acquire knowledge, behaviors, and skills. This includes the ability to encode and recall verbal and non-verbal data and to profit from exposure to tasks. Memory refers to the ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences. It is in the auditory and visual realms.

Visuospatial processing and perception

This refers to the ability to process and interpret visual information about where objects are in space. It involves accurately reaching for objects in one’s visual field and to shift one’s gaze to different points in space.